The Puzzle of Politics TUESDAY 16 March 12:30-1.30PM Cartoonist, animator, writer and Academy Award winner Bruce Petty discusses and explores—using live drawing—the puzzle of government: how it works, how it has changed and what we should expect from it. His satirical approach allows the use of metaphors, devices and distortion to present what seems to be happening. Bruce Petty was born in 1929 and worked in the commercial illustration and animation fields in the 1950s. He has worked for The Punch and New Yorker and was the political cartoonist for the Daily Mirror, the Australian and currently for the Melbourne Age. He won an Academy Award for his animated film ‘Leisure’ (1978).

Free Event—Everyone Welcome
No booking required

This event is part of the SMSA’s fortnightly Talkabout series of free lunchtime lectures. Talkabout events are a collaborative venture with the Dictionary of Sydney project. 

The Mitchell Theatre is located on Level 1, 280 Pitt Street.

171 Seats (142 seat recommended capacity due to obstructed views).

The hire fee includes a fixed data projector, projection
screen, sound system, lectern and a computer with internet
access. Instructions for use of the room equipment are displayed on the wall and are also available at Level 3 Reception.

Food and beverages MUST NOT be consumed in the Mitchell Theatre, however the foyer may be used as a break-out area. 

Wheelchair accessible.

Hearing loop installed.

This venue is available for hire. See Venue Hire for details.